Matthew Bent, MD at Bents Garden & Home is blown away by the results from this year’s annual colleague survey.
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Volmary buys Delamore Young Plants

July 6 2015, by George BullivantM

Volmary has acquired the entire share capital of Delamore, following a partnership deal announced in May 2014.
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Uncertain future for Sinclair

June 30 2015, by George BullivantM

Costs incurred during the commissioning of Ellesmere Port have led to a significant requirement to raise funds in the next few weeks. The company is in discussion with third parties and major stakeholders.
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The Newey Group acquires Eagle Plants Ltd

June 26 2015, by Newey GroupM

The Newey Group managing director, Alex Newey, today confirmed the group’s acquisition of Eagle Plants Ltd. The business will relocate the short distance from Banbury to the Young Plants Limited HQ.
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Hillier’s new garden centre team gets results

June 25 2015, by George BullivantM

There has been a transformation at Hillier's garden centres in the last 18 months. Seven have a new look and feel and there is a new confidence in Hillier’s plant heritage.
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Garden centres are up 10.5% in May

June 22 2015, by George BullivantM

Garden Centre sales are up 10.5% in May and 5% for the year so far according to the GCA. It appears some garden centres are recovering their confidence with garden furniture, but not all. Plants and garden sundries continue to lose share.
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French minister calls for ban on over-the-counter sales of Roundup UPDATED

June 16 2015, by George BullivantM

French minister has called for a ban on over-the-counter sales of Roundup after an agency affiliated to the WHO classified glyphosate as a probable carcinogen to humans.
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Somerset garden centre seeks alternative use

June 15 2015, by George BullivantM

A North Somerset garden centre is asking planners for permission to replace its buildings with houses, blaming competition from Cadbury for years of slow trading.
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The new Sinclair management says it is confident of long-term success for the business if it can raise new funds. It is also addressing unprofitable customer contracts.
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Garden furniture sales were up 31% in April

May 21 2015, by George BullivantM

Garden centres are 4% up for the year so far according to the latest figures from the GCA. The North and West have outperformed the Southeast. Garden furniture is the best performing product category.
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Wyevale Nurseries re-opens Management Trainee Programme

July 9 2015, by Wyevale NurseriesM

Wyevale Nurseries has re-opened its Management Trainee Programme and is calling for people to apply for a position.
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Wyevale to launch full multi-channel offering

July 2 2015, by George BullivantM

Wyevale results show how they have introduced a higher level of flexibility in their workforce.Margins and concession income are up, which has impacted the overall sales increase.
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Permission granted for new garden centre near Coventry

June 30 2015, by George BullivantM

Malcolm Scott wins permission for a new garden centre just outside Coventry. It will, they believe, be the first new build garden centre on a new site in the last 10 years.
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Stewart Plastics raises £11m for expansion

June 28 2015M

Stewart Group raises £11m to build stocks and invest in the latest, more efficient, pot making machines.
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Taylors Bulbs invest in seed potatoes

June 25 2015, by Taylors BulbsM

Taylors Bulbs have announced a £200k investment in a new packing line and a further £160k investment in a 1400 tonne cold store facility both primarily for the supply of seed potatoes.
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Gardman is sold to a management buy-out

June 23 2015, by George BullivantM

Gardman has been bought in a management buy-out, led by chairman Jonathan Halford and backed by private equity.
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Marlows DIY and Garden Centre has been sold

June 17 2015, by George BullivantM

Marlows DIY and Garden Centre is sold after 35 years trading. It has been acquired by Con Mech Group that already owns a nearby country store.
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Two incidents show how watchful garden centres must be

June 15 2015, by George BullivantM

Beckworth Emporium lost cash in a violent break while the phone line of a Walthamstow garden centre was hacked in an elaborate attempt to cash a fake cheque.
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Rosebourne secures funding and buys its first plot

June 12 2015, by George BullivantM

A band of industry veterans has come together to form Rosebourne, a vehicle to develop a new style group of food and plant centres.
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Wyevale buys Armitage’s garden centres

June 4 2015, by GardenforumM

Wyevale has bought Armitage’s Pennine and Birchencliffe garden centres owned by the GCA chairman, Will Armitage, and his parents.
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Industry outsider joins Notcutts as new chief executive

June 4 2015, by Peter DawsonM

Nick Burrows is to be the new Notcutts chief executive from September. Recently he has been the executive chairman at both the First Sports Group and The Thames Club.
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Further expansion for Highfield Garden World

June 1 2015, by George BullivantM

Sales have grown 24% at Highfield Garden World since it was redeveloped a year ago. It has now been granted permission to extend further.
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B&M grows while B&Q shrinks

May 29 2015, by George BullivantM

The changing face of retail is highlighted by the contrasting results announced by B&Q and the rapidly growing B&M, chaired by Sir Terry Leahy, former CEO of Tesco.
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Chapelwood to be No 1 in bird food within 3 years

May 26 2015, by George BullivantM

Scotts’ UK boss says we are going to do a Scotts job on Chapelwood and hints at big innovations for growing media this autumn.
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Change of emphasis pays off for Klondyke

May 21 2015, by George BullivantM

The change in emphasis for Klondyke Group pays dividends as profits increase by 29%. The priority will remain on redeveloping existing garden centres for the next three years.
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